Sound Waves Review

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What type of sound waves are short sound waves?

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High pitched.

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Sound waves travel as what type of waves?

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Longitudinal.

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What is the unit of measurement for loudness of sound waves?

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Decibels (Db).

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What does the elasticity of a substance describe in relation to sound?

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It describes how fast or slow its particles bounce back-and-forth as vibrations move through the object.

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What happens to particles during a rarefaction?

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Particles move apart.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch in sound waves?

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Higher frequency results in higher pitch.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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Approximately 343 meters per second.

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What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in sound waves?

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Compression is when particles are pushed together, while rarefaction is when they are spread apart.

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What is the effect of temperature on the speed of sound?

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The speed of sound increases with an increase in temperature.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound waves.